Policy and Legal Affairs

With COVID-19 cases up again, masking returns at Johns Hopkins, Georgetown

Despite a rise in cases statewide in New York, the University of Rochester opts to end booster requirements for students and faculty.

Can higher ed make it through April without big COVID spikes?

One big institution has abandoned most of its mitigation strategies, including contact tracing and isolation.

Biden Administration grants student loan borrowers a 5th extension on payments

With many Americans struggling from inflation and the pandemic, the President and his team grant another pause to those with education debt.

What can more financial support do for higher ed? Raise completion, for one.

With some help, leading organizations say getting students across academic thresholds can be a boon for the economy.

Should colleges be worried by threats of Russian cyber attacks on the U.S.?

White House warnings should set plans in motion by institutions to ensure their systems, data are protected.

UMBC names ‘visionary’ leader and first woman as president to replace Hrabowski

Dr. Valerie Shears Ashby brings innovative approach and record of success at Duke's Trinity College to new position.

In a rare move for higher ed, Bowling Green expels sorority for hazing

It is the second time in a year that the university has parted with one of its Greek Life organizations.

Yes, COVID-19 dashboards can still be very valuable to college leaders

An updated and streamlined display for students and employees, like Princeton's, can help when pivots need to occur.

Is MIT an outlier in bringing back test scores or are other colleges following its lead?

It’s dean of admission can’t explain the ‘why’ in the university’s decision, but it is based on the math.

Could legalizing marijuana possibly be a big help for college admissions?

'Free advertising': When states make headlines for legalizing marijuana, they also raise the profiles of their colleges and universities.

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